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Hogs Consolidating, By Ben DiCostanzo, Senior Market Strategist Walsh Trading, Inc., January 14th 2025

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join our email list  – Sign Up Now  For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays and my next webinar will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:15 pm. It is free for anyone who […]

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Kari Hamann: Built on Relationships, Powered by Teamwork

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

For more than 30 years, Kari Hamann has been part of Pipestone, building a career rooted in agriculture and customer care. Raised on a family farm, her passion for supporting farmers came naturally. She began her Pipestone journey in the Information Bureau and later transitioned into customer service, where she now serves as Supervisor of […]

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ARC/PLC Signup Delays Add Another Layer of Uncertainty for Hog Producers

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

USDA’s announcement that enrollment for ARC (Agriculture Risk Coverage) and PLC (Price Loss Coverage) programs will be significantly delayed is creating added uncertainty across the farm economy — with indirect implications for the swine sector. While ARC and PLC are crop-focused safety-net programs, their influence reaches well beyond grain farms. Corn and soybean markets remain […]

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CA How AI Data Centers Are Changing Rural America

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this episode, Tork and Sawyer are kicking off 2026 with a heavy-hitting conversation covering everything from the latest farm market updates to eye-popping geopolitical events and the new realities of artificial intelligence. The guys break down what the latest corn, bean, and cattle prices mean for Midwest farmers, before diving […]

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Quality U.S. Pork Gains Ground in Costa Rica

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

U.S. pork is continuing to find a strong and growing audience in Costa Rica, as buyers and consumers respond to consistent quality, reliable supply, and trusted production practices. The Central American market has become an important destination for U.S. red meat, with pork leading the way as demand steadily increases. Industry representatives report that Costa […]

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Feb hogs broke support line

Monday, January 12, 2026

Market showing signs of a change of direction.  Outside days, reversals, & breaking trend lines could contribute evidence of the turn.  Increasing volume would confirm the change whereas decreasing volume would indicate the move is temporary. Walt Breitinger, Commodity Futures Broker  “Pinion Futures, LLC d/b/a Breitinger & Sons” 800.411.FUTURES (3888) www.indianafutures.com

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Capital Update: NPPC Highlights Key Policy Developments Impacting Pork – January 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026

Curated by Swine Web from the National Pork Producers Council weekly member update Washington opened 2026 with several policy developments relevant to U.S. pork producers — from federal nutrition guidance and export outlooks to disease preparedness and market transparency updates. Below is a Swine Web–curated summary of this week’s National Pork Producers Council Capital Update, […]

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Eichelberger Farms Agri-Science Center Now Being Utilized for Hands-On Ag Education

Monday, January 12, 2026

Students in the WACO Community School District are now actively using the Eichelberger Farms Agri-Science Center, a new facility designed to expand hands-on agricultural education and career exploration. The Agri-Science Center is located on the high school campus in Wayland, Iowa, and was developed to give students real-world exposure to agriculture through experiential learning. The […]

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2025 Industry Insights Survey Results Are Out — Request Your Copy

Monday, January 12, 2026

The  2025 Industry Insights Survey results are officially out for Poultry Live Production, Swine Live Production, and Animal Sciences Sales. First, thank you to everyone who participated. Your responses captured what employers and teams deal with every day—hiring friction, retention pressure, shifting expectations, and where the industry is headed next. We also built this year’s […]

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Appeals Court Rules on State’s Use of Smithfield Settlement Funds

Monday, January 12, 2026

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling that would have redirected approximately $12 million in settlement funds paid by Smithfield Foods from an environmental grant program to public schools, allowing the funds to continue being used for environmental projects as originally intended. Background on the Settlement The case centers on […]

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